| Topock Gorge | |
|---|---|
  Topock Gorge | |
| Location | Mohave County, Arizona / San Bernardino County, California, United States |
| Coordinates | 34°39′40″N 114°27′19″W / 34.66111°N 114.45528°W / 34.66111; -114.45528 |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Average depth | 15 ft (4.6 m) |
| Surface elevation | 500 ft (150 m) |
| References | GNIS data |
Topock Gorge is a mountainous canyon and gorge section of the Colorado River, located between Interstate 40 and Lake Havasu. The town of Needles, California, to the northwest, was named for the "needle-like" vertical rock outcroppings. The natural landmarks and river crossing by them were one of the journey markers for travelers on historic Route 66.
Havasu National Wildlife Refuge
The Topock Gorge is within the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge, managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.[1] It features natural habitat, wildlife, scenic preservation, and archeology. Mojave people Indian petroglyphs are in the Gorge.
Fish species
Amphibians
References
- ↑ "Havasu National Wildlife Refuge" (PDF). United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-06-22.
External links
- Official Havasu National Wildlife Refuge website
- Great Blog with tons of pictures and video of the Topock Gorge
- Arizona Boating Locations Facilities Map
- Arizona Fishing Locations Map
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